2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 418 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (279 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grand Am | Panamera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |